"This is a great
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you just go to estate sales. Lots of tips of things to look for. Don't plan on
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"Excellent guide for anyone who has to clear out a home, doesn't know what to do with grandma's possessions, or wants to know what services a professional Appraiser offers. Helpful resource index and a $10 coupon! After reading this book you will be able to make better choices about the type and amount of help you will need to liquidate your belongings." A. Wakinekona

When requesting an appraisal the purpose must be clearly specified as the same item may have different values depending on appraisal use. Insurance values may vary from Estate Tax, Consumer Resale, Liquidation, Estate Sale, Equitable Distribution or Casualty Loss Values.

Verbal Valuations

Although they are not a replacement for researched appraisals, Verbal Valuations of your items are available for a reduced fee in the cases where a written report is not required, such as for Division of Property.

Consulting Services

Consulting services for your Estate Sales,Personal Property or

Special Collectionneeds are also available.

At your request, a Client Education package may be offered as part of a Consulting session in which you would be provided with information on:

Fees for appraisal, valuation and consulting are charged by the onsite hour or a specified amount based on the length of time involved. In some cases additional fees may be necessary for extensive research, unique or rare items, large collections, use of outside consultants, court testimony or travel time.

Fees for Estate Sales are Competitive and Commission Based. Specific Commissions and Fees may vary according to the unique conditions of each sale.

Payment is due at the time of on-site visit unless other arrangements are made or in the case of an Estate Sale.

What Licensing is Required?

There are currently no Federal or State licensing requirements for Personal Property Appraisers. It is recommended that an Appraiser be Certified by completing a Formal Program of Appraisal Studies, be USPAP Compliant and belong to a Professional Association.

Estate Sales

There is No Charge for
the Initial Sale Consultation and Barbara will develop creative solutions for
the unique situations your sale may present.

What is included:

Clean and organize contents of house,
garage and outbuildings

Stage the home and arrange items to stimulate buyers'
interest

Research items

Price all items according to fair market value

Invite active buyers from lists

Advertise in local newspapers and web
according to sale location

Staff the sale as required

Clean up – after the sale all debris and trash is
removed and unsold items are liquidated or donated as per your decision
during the contract process.

Separate Service: Home Watch & House Sitting

Who better to watch your home than someone who understands the value of your personal belongings?

The creation of this separate service was a natural evolution! While setting up Estate Sales, Barbara helped find new homes for pets, shipped cable, internet & phone boxes, checked windows & doors for security, took in and forwarded the mail, watered plants and made sure the house looked "lived-in" while she was working.

There are times when an Estate Sale is not feasible, but the home needs to be looked after until it is sold. Family may live a long distance away and it is inconvenient to visit or stay in the home to take care of the details. Real Estate Agents do not always have the time to attend to the mail or water plants to keep the home looking "fresh" while it is on the market. So, offering a separate Home Watch Service seemed to be a great way to free Families, Friends and Real Estate Agents from the daily details, allowing them to concentrate on the more important issues surrounding the settling of an Estate, Relocation or Real Estate Sale.